The filing of the lawsuit regarding the Riverwalk violations in Augusta---this has kept Woody Highsmith and me busy with media interviews and consultation with our legal team.

It's too early to give a definitive report on any results as we're in a wait and see pattern. We are anticipating a protracted legal battle and we need the help and contributions of everyone who can even send a little. Here is how you can contribute:

Please mail your contribution checks payable to "The Steve Boynton Flag Defense Fund" to: C/O Woody Highsmith, P.O. BOX 581, Evans, Georgia 30809
OR
You can CLICK HERE to donate online using PayPal (please indicate "Riverwalk Litigation" in the PayPal note field).

In this regard we want to point out while GHC has taken the lead in this effort, we have been graciously supported by virtually all of the heritage community. We're grateful for the help from the Georgia Division SCV, dozens of SCV camps over the state, The Southern Heritage PAC, The Southern Party of Georgia, The Georgia Society MOS&B and many individuals, both in and outside Georgia. Thank you. We need more. The fight has only begun.

Meanwhile other projects are under way. Our website continues to soar in viewership and the quality and originality of the content. It has forged a lead in the exposure of Lt. Governor candidate Ralph Reed's reported involvement with gambling interests in several states. Our excellent columnists have scored a niche in the coverage of illegal immigration in America. Webmaster Steve Scroggins tries to have an original commentary each day. He continues to provide some of the best satire, lampoons and cartoons in Georgia politics.

Internally we have solidified our GHC member database and are continually adding folks throughout the state who can become volunteers for the challenges today and in the future. Membership renewals will begin in August and on the month of anniversary. Some have already begun to renew without a notice. There will be notices coming for those who haven't. We've had compliments on our membership cards and package which costs close to $5 to produce and mail.

GHC has stayed on top of the Georgia political situation. 2006 will be an election year, state offices and both houses of the legislature. Our GHC campaign will take on an interesting role hopefully in conjunction with other heritage groups. Interesting because it's payback time as well as a positive campaign for several aspects of the GHC Georgia vs Atlanta campaign.

To us it is not a Republican or Democratic choice. It's the elimination of every office seeker who has lied and deceived us in the past. It is FOR those who are willing to openly commit to our program especially a Fair Vote on the state flag. Those who oppose us need to be identified. Those who run and hide need to be exposed. Working with other groups we should set a goal of a minimum of 100,000 yard signs throughout the state surrounded by a professional public relations and lobbying campaign with active website updates.

To be successful we'll need several hundred gents and ladies willing to take on some local chores. With that we need a statewide communication center and hotline. Just think what that many yard signs could mean. At least 200,000 active voters that would go a long way toward retiring all those who have played Political Correctness with our heritage.

It is time to take the offensive with a well orchestrated campaign that includes the wisdom and participation of all who genuinely support our stated goals. Those heritage groups who feel likewise will hopefully fuse with GHC in a jointly coordinated effort. 2006 will be no time for lone-rangers and turf protection. We must take the fight to our real enemies and they ain't any of us in the various heritage organizations.

There are going to be some political upsets in 2006. The people are restless. The people are disturbed. Look for changes in congress and the state offices and legislature. Some mistakenly believe voters who have no fancy for the liberal tendencies of the Democrats will reluctantly vote Republican. Don't believe it. More and more are saying they're as fed up with the Republican duplicity and special interests sellouts as with the Democrats leftward posture. It may be payback time in 2006 and again time for changes in 2010 until the message becomes loud and clear.

Hopefully, this gives you a better insight in what we're doing at GHC. There's more which we'll try to cover later. In the meantime, if you haven't joined remember for as little as five bucks a year you can be a full-fledged member. Also please join the fight in Augusta in the best way you can, with a contribution.

All of the members of our Steering Committee welcome your comments and suggestions. Feel free to contact us.